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Saturday May 18 | The China Post

Nadal survives Gulbis scare; Williams' run continues

Defending champion Rafa Nadal recovered from losing the opening five games against Ernests Gulbis to book his place in the quarterfinals of the Rome Masters on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Ernests Gulbis, Tennis, Novak Djokovic, Alexandr Dolgopolov, Juan Martin del Potro, Roger Federer

Fri May 17, 2013

Ledger-Enquirer.com

At the Net: One to watch: Benoit Paire

French tennis has certainly picked up the pace in recent years -- well, on the men's side anyway -- and the latest of its quality ball-strikers is Benoit Paire.

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Related Topix: Sports, More Sports, US Open, Tennis, Tennis Players, Juan Martin del Potro, Andreas Seppi, Marin Cilic

Tennis Talk

Federer thrashes Simon in Rome third round

Roger Federer takes care of Gilles Simon in easy straight sets on Thursday in Rome.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Roger Federer, Tennis, Internazionali BNL D'Italia

Thu May 16, 2013

BleacherReport

Rome Masters 2013: Players Gaining Key Momentum at Italian Open

The 2013 Rome Masters offers tennis stars one last shot to tune up their game and gain pivotal momentum before the clay-court season finale, better known as the French Open.

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Related Topix: Sports, More Sports, US Open, Tennis, French Open, Tennis Players, Roger Federer, Potito Starace, Novak Djokovic

BleacherReport

Roger Federer Needs Strong Italian Open in Preparation for French Open

It was hard to blame Roger Federer for being rusty enough to lose in the third round of the Madrid Open to 4-6, 6-1, 2-6. He came into the tournament on the heels of a two-month hiatus from the sport, after all.

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Related Topix: Sports, More Sports, French Open, Tennis Players, Roger Federer

Wed May 15, 2013

Tennis Talk

Janowicz ousts Tsonga, Simon to face Federer

Frenchmen experience mixed fortunes on Wednesday in Rome. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga goes down to Jerzy Janowicz in straight sets but Gilles Simon sets up a third-round showdown against Roger Federer.

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Related Topix: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Tennis, Roger Federer, Internazionali BNL D'Italia, Richard Gasquet, Mikhail Youzhny

Tue May 14, 2013

Tennis Talk

Youzhny ousts Haas from Rome Masters

Mikhail Youzhny scores a minor upset of Tommy Haas in straight sets on Tuesday in Rome.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Mikhail Youzhny, Tommy Haas, Internazionali BNL D'Italia

Tennis Talk

Simon, Verdasco battle to three-set wins in Rome

Gilles Simon holds off Filippo Volandri in three sets on Tuesday in Rome. Simon is joined in the second round by Fernando Verdasco, a three-set winner over Horacio Zeballos.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Tennis, Filippo Volandri, Fernando Verdasco, Horacio Zeballos, Internazionali BNL D'Italia, Mikhail Youzhny

Sat May 11, 2013

Mid-Day Mumbai

Madrid Masters: Andy Murray too makes exit

Andy Murray became the latest big name to fall at the Madrid Masters as he was beaten by sixth seed Tomas Berdych 7-6 , 6-4 in the quarter-finals on Friday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Andy Murray, Tennis, Tomas Berdych, Stanislas Wawrinka, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer

Fri May 10, 2013

IcLiverpool

Murray beaten in Madrid

Tomas Berdych ended Andy Murray's hopes at the Mutua Madrid Open with a 7-6 6-4 win in their quarter-final. Murray led by a break in the opening set but lost it on a tie-break and was unable to replicate Thursday night's comeback against Gilles Simon.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Tomas Berdych, Tennis, Andy Murray, Stanislas Wawrinka, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Roger Federer

The Telegraph

Rafael and Serena in semis

Madrid: Rafael Nadal recovered from accidentally striking himself in the face with his racket to see off Spanish compatriot David Ferrer 4-6, 7-6, 6-0 in the Madrid Open quarter finals on Friday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Rafael Nadal, Tennis, David Ferrer, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Serena Williams

Thu May 09, 2013

Tennis Articles

Federer's Slide Continues As Nadal Rolls On In Madrid; Murray Wins A Third Set Breaker

Roger Federer's brief clay season hasn't gone as hoped. The defending Madrid champion was bounced today from the tournament by 23-year-old Kei Nishikori 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 in the third round.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Roger Federer, Tennis, Kei Nishikori, Pablo Andujar, Andy Murray, Tomas Berdych

The Independent

Madrid Masters: Andy Murray sees off Gilles Simon to earn a quarter-final meeting with Tomas Berdych

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Tomas Berdych, Andy Murray, Tennis, Roger Federer, Kei Nishikori, Novak Djokovic

Wed May 08, 2013

The Independent

Madrid Masters: Novak Djokovic exit gives Andy Murray chance of rare clay success

Andy Murray has played in 40 finals in his professional career and won 26 titles but has yet to feature in the climax of a clay-court event.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, Novak Djokovic, More Sports, Andy Murray, Tennis, Grigor Dimitrov, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer

Tue May 07, 2013

Sky Sports

Milestone win for Murray

Andy Murray recorded his 400th career win against Florian Mayer to advance through to the third round of the Madrid Open.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Andy Murray, Florian Mayer

Sun May 05, 2013

The Miami Herald

Cilic exits Madrid

Pablo Andujar of Spain beat 10th-seeded Croat Marin Cilic in the first round of the $4.425 million Madrid Open.

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Related Topix: Pablo Andujar, Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Tennis, Marin Cilic, French Open, Julien Benneteau, Radek Stepanek

Tennis Talk

Madrid- Simon beats Benneteau, Chardy through

Former finalist Gilles Simon is through to the second round after holding off compatriot Julien Benneteau in three sets.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Tennis, Julien Benneteau, Jeremy Chardy, Horacio Zeballos

Mon Apr 29, 2013

Tennis Now

Heroes and Zeros: Claypova, Rosol's Ride, Rafa Roars Again

With the tours active at four stops in Europe and Northern Africa last week - Stuttgart and Marrakech for the women, Barcelona and Bucharest for the men - there was no shortage of combustible kinetics during the week that was.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Lukas Rosol, Tennis, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Rafael Nadal, Wimbledon, Andreas Seppi

Sat Apr 27, 2013

Tennis Articles

Nadal Seeks 8th Barcelona Title Against Almagro; Sharapova Eyes Stuttgart Repeat

Two of the biggest names in tennis will be looking to defending their 2012 titles on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Rafael Nadal, Tennis, Milos Raonic, Wimbledon, Lukas Rosol, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez

Tennis Talk

Rosol rolls over Simon, into first ATP final

Lukas Rosol upsets Gilles Simon in straight sets on Saturday in Bucharest. Next up for Rosol is Sunday's final against Guillermo Garcia-Lopez. Lukas Rosol powered his way into the BRD Nastase Tiriac Trophy title match with a surprising 6-2, 6-3 blowout of Gilles Simon on Saturday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Lukas Rosol, Tennis, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez